Edsurge

MAY 27, 2025

True leadership involves not only encouraging teachers to reconnect with their purpose but also ensuring that they are seen, heard and supported, writes Ryan Burns, an instructional coach and adjunct professor in Warwick, Rhode Island, and a 2024-2025 fellow of the EdSurge Voices of Change Writing Fellowship.

Education 116

Education Essay Culture Math 116

Edsurge

JUNE 13, 2025

Odgers, a professor of psychological science and informatics at UC Irvine, launched a national survey to investigate the use of AI among teens, parents and educators. It was OK to use AI in this scenario, the mom said, but they shouldn’t use it for writing school assignments. And they themselves also recognize this.”

Essay 165

Essay Ethics Fairness Assignments 165

Edsurge

JULY 24, 2025

I’ve plugged things into AI to help me strengthen the letter; sometimes for time, sometimes I get stuck — when you have to write hundreds of letters a year,” says Tench, who estimates he writes between 120 to 150 letters of recommendation each year at his school in West Virginia. It’s a common counseling technique.

High School 130

High School High School Counselling Essay 130

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 22, 2025

Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to tailor your child’s education to their specific needs and interests. Enter TPT — a place where you can turn for fresh ideas, resources, and tips from experienced educators. Block out time for reading and writing 3. Table of Contents 1. Start with core concepts 2. 1, CCSS W.K.2,

Curriculum 98

Curriculum Social Studies Art Learning Styles 98

Cal Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Why would students write anything themselves, instructors wondered, if a chatbot could do it for them? Indeed, many students have taken the bait, if not to write entire essays, then certainly to draft an outline, refine their ideas or clean up their writing before submitting it.

Plagiarism 115

Plagiarism Assignments Academic Integrity Writing 115

k12 Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

Passionate about global citizenship and inclusive education, Joshua integrates innovative strategies to enhance engagement and learning behaviour. As an educational consultant and school inspector, he is committed to fostering excellence and values-driven leadership in schools. I’ll return to the ‘doing, not thinking’ angle though.

Writing 130

Writing Essay Art Knowledge 130

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 14, 2025

All you need is designated time in your class, the right writing materials, and a prompt that really inspires them. This list of 8th grade writing prompts is sure to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboards!) ” You’ll also find tips for getting middle schoolers to write in every class. Yes, even math!

Writing 52

Writing Grades Middle School Middle School 52

Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

My Journey in Alternative Grading: From Curiosity to Clarity The first time I stood in front of 20 bored freshmen, all alone, teaching a course I had designed, also all alone, I was teaching a general education writing and speaking course at the University of Iowa. As a TA, I even received rubrics with that language. Inoue, Asoa.

Grades 67

Grades Evaluation Assignments Instructors 67

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Ready to ignite your students’ imaginations and sharpen their writing skills? With these engaging 7th grade writing prompts, students will dive into a world of self-expression. They’re literary detectives, diving into research and using evidence to create well-organized essays.

Writing 52

Writing Grades Essay Middle School 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 7, 2025

A good classroom management system, a novel list, and a set of writing prompts go a long way to set students and teachers up for success. Keep writing prompts on hand 6. Keep writing prompts on hand Some 8th graders claim they don’t like writing, but we all know those 8th graders just haven’t found the right prompt yet!

Grades 52

Grades Teaching Teachers Teaching Philosophy 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

High schoolers write a lot every school day. How can you help them improve their writing skills and have fun at the same time? Thats where daily writing prompts come in! Write a thank-you note to someone in your life. Have students write to the prompt before class begins. Do you like watching sports live or on TV?

High School 52

High School High School Writing Essay 52

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day Craft By TNB Creations Grades: K-6th This seven-page craft takes about an hour to complete and includes a picture for students to color, along with space to write a letter. They can even write thank-you cards to veterans. With so many creative possibilities, your class is sure to find a project that inspires.

Activities 97

Activities Teaching History Writing 97

Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 25, 2025

Curriculum Countdown: Write each unit for your curriculum on a separate sticky note. Passing the Pencil: Have each student write a note that starts with “I’m passing the pencil to someone who…” and ends with something nice or encouraging they know about the classmate they are assigned.

Counselling 87

Counselling Math Assignments Art 87

Cult of Pedagogy

MAY 11, 2025

The official corrected the mistake by writing down the time Ruiz had told him. Gather baseline evidence of writing skills across academic disciplines using a simple, in-class prompt that requires students to provide a claim and supporting evidence in a full paragraph. Writing and reasoning get better with feedback and effort.

Academic Integrity 92

Academic Integrity Learning Feedback Assignments 92

k12

JULY 10, 2025

For many families, online learning opened the door to new possibilities in education. With the proper support and a few simple strategies, online education can be just as engaging as traditional classroom learning. Creative Expression of Learning: Not every child shines through essays or multiple-choice tests—and that’s okay.

Online Learning 52

Online Learning Quizzes Learning Motivation 52

k12

JULY 18, 2025

Students will need the keyboard for most computer tasks, from typing searches into Google to writing papers. Your kid will need to do research for their educational and professional journey. Students need to be proficient in the following productivity tools for tasks like presentations, data analysis, and writing assignments.

Skills 52

Skills Internet Students Assignments 52

eSchool News

MAY 23, 2025

Many of the challenges of using AI in education center on the type of learning approach used, accuracy, and building trust with the technology, said Nhon Ma, CEO of Numerade an online learning assistant that uses AI and educators to help students learn STEM concepts.

Learning 290

Learning Students High School High School 290

Edsurge

OCTOBER 9, 2017

And while these programs attempt to arm students will the ability to code, they sometimes overlook a critical skill that developers, computer science scholars and tech recruiters say is key to landing a job in their field: writing. Writing] also comes as the form of fundraising and grant writing.”

Writing 256

Writing Skills Essay Science 256

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Like how to write an email.” Helping students write and reason clearly, critically and concisely is the central mission at her company, ThinkCERCA. Teachers can choose a lesson in the program, which guides students through a multi-step process to analyze the reading materials and write a response essay.

Textbooks 271

Textbooks Essay Writing English 271

Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

Consider writing your learning objectives in I can statements that are simple, concrete, and kid-friendly. Quick writes: Give students a prompt and one to two minutes to jot down their thoughts. Setting clear, student-friendly learning targets sets the foundation for strong assessments. Consider offering assessment choices.

Learning Outcomes 79

Learning Outcomes Learning Feedback Essay 79

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Influencing the education niche, it’s a game-changer in the classroom. Not only does it make educators revise their approach to teaching academic writing, but some still see it as a threat to students’ academic integrity. We know that technologies affect how people read, write, and think.

Essay 294

Essay Writing Plagiarism Academic Integrity 294

Edsurge

JULY 11, 2025

Transitional kindergarten, a public early education program for 4-year-olds in California that provides a structured bridge between preschool and kindergarten , had been cut from her region for the 2025-2026 school year. So eventually, Leibson turned to a “navigator,” an edtech tool that helps parents sort through early education options.

Schools 105

Schools Disabilities Evaluation Essay 105

eSchool News

JUNE 28, 2024

It takes only seconds to plug a writing prompt into a generative AI tool and receive a completed assignment. Instead of forbidding generative AI tools, it’s critical that teachers show students how and when it’s appropriate to use AI in student writing.

Writing 324

Writing Essay Plagiarism Assignments 324

Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As the college essay program manager for Write the World, a nonprofit writing organization for teens, I oversee a group of advisers who guide students through the essay writing process. I have seen firsthand the anxiety that students experience when it comes to writing their college essays.

Essay 182

Essay Writing Beliefs High School 182

eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I spent countless hours guiding them through the writing process, giving feedback, and encouraging them to think critically. AI-powered tools have entered the educational landscape, and theyve changed the way I teach writing–particularly persuasive writing.

English 294

English Writing Teaching Essay 294

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 15, 2024

The Ask a Tech Teacher team came up with fresh rules we think are less threatening and more geared to enabling students to enjoy this important writing style. Start small. Mastering these basics is akin to acquiring the essential building blocks that will enable you to construct a sturdy and aesthetically pleasing literary edifice.

Essay 167

Essay Writing Skills Interdisciplinary 167

Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2024

Explore the benefits and drawbacks of AI in essay writing, including its impact on student learning. Unveil the evolving future of writing education with AI through these suggestions from the Ask a Tech Teacher team. AI and Writing Essays: Pros and Cons, How Will Students Learn to Write if an AI Writes It for Them?

Essay 187

Essay Writing Ethics Plagiarism 187

eSchool News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ninth-grade English was a paradox for me—both the best and worst year for helping me learn to write. Every month, my Advanced English teacher, Mr. Johnson, assigned our class one of the classics of English literature and expected us to demonstrate what we had learned with an accompanying essay.

Writing 294

Writing Failure Essay English 294

eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2023

Learning a new language is challenging, requiring a student to master four basic skills–listening, reading, speaking, and writing–from scratch. Speaking and writing are about producing the language, requiring a different mental muscle from learners. Writing is essential for professional and long-distance communication.

Writing 281

Writing Skills Essay Languages 281

Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 28, 2024

Essay writing is a crucial skill for academic and professional success because it teaches clear, logical, and persuasive communication. In this blog post, we’ll unlock the secrets to successful essay writing and share 10 proven tips to help you level up your writing game. What is Effective Essay Writing?

Essay 157

Essay Writing Plagiarism Communication 157

Ask a Tech Teacher

MAY 18, 2023

Many students dread IB essays. Read how to draft an IB extended essay below Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the International Baccalaureate Program IB is a rigorous two-year project for personal and academic development. But like all educational qualifications , it involves various intricate processes.

Essay 148

Essay Writing Plagiarism Evaluation 148

eSchool News

JULY 27, 2023

Today’s digital-savvy students welcomed ChatGPT with open arms and began using it for writing assignments. According to a new study from Academic Help , 67 percent of students use AI for creating texts – the basis for their essays and other papers. The issue here is not only about the academic integrity violation.

Writing 246

Writing Skills Plagiarism Teaching 246

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 24, 2015

I explain that certain activities are designed to help them practice and hone skills which will be assessed at a later date by a writing assignment, quiz/test, or project. Although I used a detailed rubric to grade their essays and projects, I only entered the total score into the gradebook.

Grades 420

Grades Essay Assignments Skills 420

Catlin Tucker

JUNE 28, 2021

I enjoyed the tactile experience of writing down my events, notes to myself, and lesson ideas. Provides a place to write notes, but lesson needs are kept separately in a binder or in separate files on a computer. The level of detail may be limited by a lack of space to write detailed notes. For years, I used a daily planner.

Essay 545

Essay Assignments Writing Middle School 545

Edsurge

AUGUST 12, 2024

Writing centers on college campuses have been around for more than 100 years , and they’re both a resource for students doing assignments and a symbol of the importance in higher education of learning to express yourself in text. Writing doesn’t have that much meaning without a human audience.

Writing 204

Writing Instructors Essay English 204

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Key points: AI has tremendous potential in education–here’s how to harness its power 4 lessons learned about AI in 2023 Everything you need to know about AI in education For more news on AI in education, visit eSN’s Digital Learning page It seems as if we hear about AI in education every day, if not every hour.

Ethics 297

Ethics Education Internet Essay 297

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 3, 2023

The November newsfeed heralded the arrival of AI essay writing. AI (or Artificial Intelligence) essay writing recruits online software that sifts through information and generates a thoughtful written analysis. That said, given the right prompts, AI software can truly deliver some lovely, thoughtful college-level writing.

Essay 145

Essay Plagiarism Writing Ethics 145